A study revealed that over three million children, mostly in Southeast Asia and Africa, died in 2022 due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) infections linked to medication misuse. The findings point to the urgent need for global strategies addressing pediatric AMR. Regions like Southeast Asia recorded 752,000 child deaths, while Africa saw 659,000. The reliance on 'Watch' and 'Reserve' antibiotics, which are not meant for first-line treatment, has escalated, posing significant health risks, particularly for children vulnerable to infections. The call for action is critical to tackle this growing threat.
More than three million children are believed to have lost their lives in 2022 due to infections resistant to antibiotics, emphasizing the urgent need for global strategies.
Professor Joseph Harwell noted that misuse of some medications has led to bacteria evolving and becoming resistant to antibiotics, threatening treatment options for children.
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